3 Best Bakeries in Edinburgh

“Mimi's Bakehouse is a second-generation family business established in Edinburgh in 2010. When Michelle Phillips sold her family home to open a bakery café in Leith, they serve all-day brunch dishes, award-winning afternoon tea, and a vast range of specialty drinks and cakes. Mimi’s Bakehouse has become one of Edinburgh’s best-loved bakeries and an award-winning brand. The bakery is a well-known “feel good” place to visit while remaining small enough to go the extra mile and try new things. They take reservations for their indoor tables and have limited space for walk-ins. Your family or loved ones can enjoy their unique gift vouchers. Mimi's Bakehouse is a perfect place to meet up. They take bookings for their indoor tables and have limited space for walk-ins. Gluten-free options are available at Mimi's Bakehouse. The bakery also serves Corstorphine, Comely Bank, City Art Centre, Lauriston Castle, and Archerfield.”

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“Sicilian Pastry Shop is a family-owned bakery and patisserie in the heart of Edinburgh that specialises in bread, buns, croissants, and cakes. The bakery has been creating cakes, pastries, and traditional Italian delicacies for over 45 years. The bakery offers a range of treats, from traditional Sicilian cannoli to rum babas and the classic arancini, specialising in Italian celebration cakes, pastries, and savouries. Sicilian Pastry Shop has a highly skilled team of bakers who are passionate about what they do and deliver the best quality products. Their team always uses high-quality and organic ingredients to make delicious pastries. The Sicilian team's products do not use artificial flavours. Sicilian Pastry Shop is perfect for relaxing with your friends and family. Takeout options are available at Sicilian Pastry Shop.”

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“La Barantine Victoria is an authentic French family business in Edinburgh. The bakery brings 70 years of traditional French patisserie heritage to Scotland’s capital for the people of Edinburgh to enjoy. The bakery offers French café dishes, espresso, and an array of artisanal desserts that draw locals to this relaxed outpost. They make perfectly sweet macarons by pastry chefs following an authentic French recipe. Every cake is handmade by a professional French pâtissier. Customise your cake with the option to add a name or occasion in a traditional French marzipan scroll. Their bakery products never contain chemical additives, artificial colours, or substances. Vegan and gluten-free options are available here. Come and enjoy a selection of traditional quiches, freshly made baguettes, ham and cheese croissants, and soups to brighten your day. Gift a delicious French treat with an online gift card. Catering services are also available at La Barantine Victoria. La Barantine has 4 cafés dotted across Scotland's capital.”

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